Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 799 cc

LB59 GHZMOT history

LB59 GHZ is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2025
Mileage
70,327 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
799 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GHZ was last recorded at 70,327 miles on 31 May 2024, 4,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2015: 40,270 miles, lower than 40,412 miles on 21 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,712 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,615 miles
Average per year
4,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,327 miles
  • 2022 – 65,712 miles
  • 2021 – 64,947 miles
  • 2020 – 64,894 miles
  • 2019 – 61,485 miles
  • 2018 – 58,711 miles
  • 2017 – 53,612 miles
  • 2016 – 46,129 miles
  • 2015 – 40,270 miles
  • 2014 – 34,743 miles
  • 2013 – 18,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,327 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,327 miles (+4,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,327 miles
    Test number
    596287186130
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass65,712 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,712 miles
    Test number
    567597082753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    884545437509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail64,947 miles (+53)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    614130564239
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,894 miles (+3,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,894 miles
    Test number
    814605212595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,485 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    645792720556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    229459801455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,711 miles (+5,099)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    326663906614
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass53,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    291596149387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,612 miles (+7,483)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    782459027046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass46,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,129 miles
    Test number
    426247689455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper door hinge insecure but door still opens
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone inner bushes have slight play

  12. Fail46,129 miles (+5,859)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,129 miles
    Test number
    445252461764
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper door hinge insecure but door still opens
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone inner bushes have slight play

  13. Pass40,270 miles (-142)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    971210847027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,412 miles (+5,669)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,412 miles
    Test number
    407805708890
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass34,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,743 miles
    Test number
    685456884211
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt twisted

  16. Fail34,743 miles (+7,584)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,743 miles
    Test number
    938723084200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt twisted

  17. Pass27,159 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,159 miles
    Test number
    659601674064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    868744463019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 GHZ

Does LB59 GHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 GHZ expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GHZ?
The MOT on LB59 GHZ expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 GHZ done?
LB59 GHZ was recorded at 70,327 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 4,650 miles a year.
Has LB59 GHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GHZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB59 GHZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 GHZ find?
LB59 GHZ passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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